Available online at www.sciencedirect.com Research in Organizational Behavior 28 (2008) 185–206 Ambidexterity as a dynamic capability: Resolving the innovator’s dilemma Charles A. O’Reilly IIIa‚*‚ Michael L. Tushman b a Graduate School of Business‚ Stanford University‚ Stanford‚ CA 94305‚ USA b Harvard Business School‚ Soldiers Field Road‚ Boston‚ MA 02163‚ USA Abstract How do organizations survive in the face of change? Underlying this question is a rich debate about whether organizations
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granted to facilitate dual listed companies has to be carefully ensured and reconciled with the continuing obligations applicable mainstream corporate Australia. There are a range of regulatory authorities and business groups which play key roles in promoting good corporate governance in Australia-ASIC‚ APRA‚ and FRC. The corporate sector in Australia is regulated mainly by agencies like – the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)‚ the Australian Securities and Investments Commission
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Prevention/Protection Mission Area Core Capabilities On Monday‚ January 17‚ 1994 at 4.31 a.m. an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 6.7 struck a densely populated area of San Fernando Valley. In spite of Los Angeles County considered as one of the greatest prepared regions for earthquakes‚ Northridge was one of the worse disasters financially. They were around 14‚000 aftershocks reported in the magnitude of 4.0-5.0 range. Because of the earthquake people displaced from their homes are estimated
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Statistical quality control refers to using statistical techniques for measuring and improving the quality of processes and includes SPC in addition to other techniques‚ such as sampling plans‚ experimental design‚ variation reduction‚ process capability analysis‚ and
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1.Consider the strategic position of BGD (strengths and weaknesses) and the firm’s strategic capabilities (core competencies). How company can coexist with giant competitors in an international context? (40%) 2.Identify the common elements in the strategies pursued by BGD in its different markets (use Porter’s Generic strategies or Strategic clock). What about strategy implementation and the winning formula? (30%) 3.Critically assess BGD’s capability and resources to continue its international
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business strategy‚ we emphasised the role of the "business environment" in shaping strategic thinking and decision-making. The external environment in which a business operates can create opportunities which a business can exploit‚ as well as threats which could damage a business. However‚ to be in a position to exploit opportunities or respond to threats‚ a business needs to have the right resources and capabilities in place. An important part of business strategy is concerned with ensuring that
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Gender equity is involved in numerous factors of Martha Nussbaum’s human capability framework. First‚ bodily health is impacted from gender inequity. For example‚ Aboriginal women in Canada are experiencing alarming HIV/AIDS rates as they account for nearly 50% of all HIV-positive test reports among Aboriginal people‚ compared with only 16% of their non-Aboriginal counterparts. The Canadian government does not provide Aboriginal communities with access to adequate health care services and this unfair
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2011 WINTER EXAMINATION Module Code: SP Programme(s): MBA/MSc Marketing Student ID: Module Title: Strategic Planning Seat Number: Exam Date: Exam Duration: 05 January 2011 3 hours No. of Pages (including cover sheet): 3 ALLOWABLE MATERIALS Open Book Examination Non-programmable calculator permitted INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1. Answer 3 questions out of 9 2. All questions carry equal marks. 3. This exam is worth 50% of the final marks for this module. You are required to
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Strategic Sourcing 2.0 by John Brennan Innovative Analytics & Training LLC | www.innovative‐analytics.com Executive Summary. Global sourcing executives face more challenges than ever‚ and the global sourcing environment will only grow more complex. The firms that survive the next century will do so because they make key investments in building the next generation of strategic sourcing capabilities. Strategic Sourcing 2.0 is about automating networks and analysis that is more rigorous
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Summary Strategic Management PART A STRATEGIC ANALYSIS Lesson 1 Strategic Schools of Thought and Strategic Discourse Strategy is the long-term direction of an organisation. Strategy and marketing are alike but they have different purposes. The importance of a long-term perspective on strategy is emphasised by the three horizons framework. It suggest that every organisation should think of itself as comprising three types of business or activity‚ defined by their horizons in terms of years
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